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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
TopicCOVID-19

Topic: COVID-19

We are ‘mere votes’ and politicians are ‘vultures’ — time to stop them trampling on our dreams

In this searing criticism of politicians and the ruling class, Bindu Sikand urges Indians to stand up to those in power and remind them that they exist because of us.

Karnataka to probe various sources of mucormycosis, including steroid overuse

A panel will probe oxygen supply chains, role of medication, and referral cases from smaller hospitals to ascertain the source causing mucormycosis in recovering Covid patients.

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to probe how celebs procured Covid drugs despite scarcity

The HC said celebrities might have had the noble intention of helping others but not realise that they are acting in defiance of the legal setup.

HC seeks stand of Centre, Delhi govt on plea for adequate supply of vaccines

The plea by a lawyer contended that residents of Delhi should not suffer as a result of the 'blame game' between the two governments.

Govt & Pfizer working together for earliest possible import of vaccine, says VK Paul

NITI Aayog member Paul said Centre has engaged continuously with all the major international Covid vaccine makers since mid-2020, including discussions with Pfizer, J&J & Moderna.

Bharat Biotech files new request to Brazilian regulator for GMP certification for Covaxin

The Good Manufacturing Practices certification of all stages of vaccine production is a prerequisite for the registration of the immuniser in Brazil.

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital reports first case of white fungus with severe damage to intestines

According to Dr Anil Arora, white fungus causing multifocal perforations in the food pipe, small & large bowel in Covid infection has previously not been reported in literature.

India adds over 2.11 lakh new Covid cases, 3,847 deaths in last 24 hours

Active Covid cases have further reduced to 24,19,907, which is 8.84% of the total infections, while the recovery rate has improved to 90.01%, the health ministry data showed.

Indian fuel companies don’t know when demand will pick up again

Diesel and petrol, which account for more than half of oil consumption in India, are bearing the brunt of localised lockdowns and reflect in around 65% of truck fleet lying idle.

Economic indicators show weakness began setting in with April lockdowns

Activity in India’s dominant services sector moderated for a second straight month in April. Google mobility indicators also exhibited a dip across all major cities in the same month.

On Camera

India should steer clear of an ‘Asian NATO’. Its strategic flexibility is at stake

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal for an Asian NATO stems from his belief that the absence of a collective defence alliance could lead to wars. It’s a step too far for India.

You can’t ‘wish away’ China, India must balance economic & security considerations, says Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanyal, an economist & member of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, also suggests that if India is to import parts from China, why not allow Chinese companies to manufacture in India.

Compete, coexist, confront & contest: Army chief General Dwivedi says on dealing with China

Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?